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Which core capability makes it possible to manage the life cycle of a potential crisis, determine capability requirements, and help stakeholders learn their roles?
The National Response Framework is:
In order to help form a common operating picture of the incident and secure additional resources the Incident Commander relays requirements to:
Which government entity can elect to deal directly with the Federal Government for federal disaster assistance?
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Select one of the three core capabilities that spans all Mission Areas:
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Which of the following statements about Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) is correct?
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A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that:
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The National Response Framework:
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How the Federal Government aligns resources and delivers core capabilities to reach our shared National Preparedness Goal is described in:
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For non-Stafford Act Incidents, who activates the appropriate coordinating structures?
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What is defined as enabling the continuous operation of critical government and business functions?
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Which partner is often the first to arrive and last to leave the incident site of a disaster?
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Which group of core capabilities spans all seven Community Lifelines?
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The police, fire, and emergency medical services are usually categorized inside which government?
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Which of the following sets the vision for preparedness nationwide and identifies core capabilities?
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Which of the following is part of the community lifelines that represent the most basic services a community relies on?
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Why is it important to engage communities in preparedness efforts?
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Operational Coordination is considered a cross cutting capability. In this sense, cross cutting means?
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Which organization serves as the principal operations center for the Department of Homeland Security?
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The National Response Framework is:
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Which of the following are part of the DHS/FEMA Federal Operations Centers?
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How do coordination structures help organize and measure the whole community's capabilities?
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What is the correct function for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)?
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A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that:
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In order to help form a common operating picture of the incident and secure additional resources, the Incident Commander relays requirements to:
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States request assistance from other states through interstate mutual aid and assistance agreements such as:
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What is the relationship between the National Response Framework and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
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What is the definition for 'Mitigation' mission area?
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Which Response core capability involves ensuring the capacity for timely communications in support of security, situational awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected communities in the impact area and all response forces?
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A guiding principle of the National Response Framework is that:
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Select one of the three core capabilities that spans all Mission Areas?
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Many jurisdictions/organizations configure their EOCs using the standard _______ organizational structure?
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The term 'response' as used in the National Response Framework includes:
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Which is the next level of government that responds to an incident when it has the potential to expand beyond the capability of local jurisdiction?
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What is the definition for the 'Protection' mission area?
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The response protocols and structures described in the National Response Framework align with what doctrine to support a unified approach to response?
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The National Response Framework:
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The National Response Framework is:
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All agencies with jurisdictional authority and/or functional responsibility for the incident provide joint support through mutually developed incident objectives and strategies. This is an example of:
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The response protocols and structures described in the National Response Framework align with what doctrine to support a unified approach to response?
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Which Response core capability involves ensuring the capacity for timely communications in support of security, situational awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected communities in the impact area and all response forces?
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Which group of core capabilities spans all seven Community Lifelines?
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Community Emergency Response Teams are an example of:
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A MAC Group is:
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Operational Coordination is considered a cross cutting capability. In this sense, cross cutting means?
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What is the definition for the 'Protection' mission area?
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Which partner is often the first to arrive and last to leave the incident site of a disaster?
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Which organization serves as the principal operations center for the Department of Homeland Security?
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What is the Tribal Assistance Coordination Group (TAC-G)?
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Which of the following is a mission area?
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What is the correct function for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)?
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How many community lifelines are there?
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Study Notes
Federal Government Preparedness
- The Federal Government aligns resources to achieve the National Preparedness Goal through the Response Federal Interagency Operational Plan.
- For non-Stafford Act incidents, the agency with primary legal authority activates coordinating structures.
Community Lifelines
- A community lifeline is essential for the continuous operation of critical government and business functions.
- Core capabilities that span all seven Community Lifelines include planning, public information and warning, and operational coordination.
Levels of Government in Disasters
- Local government is often the first to respond and the last to leave a disaster site.
- When incidents exceed local capacity, state government becomes the next level of response.
National Preparedness Framework
- The National Preparedness Goal sets the vision for nationwide preparedness and identifies critical capabilities.
- The National Response Framework (NRF) serves as a comprehensive guide encompassing prevention, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Coordination and Communication
- Facilitation of problem-solving and coordination of capabilities is vital for effective emergency response.
- Operational Coordination spans all levels of government and is crucial for sharing timely communications during incidents.
Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
- Many organizations configure their Emergency Operations Centers using the Incident Command System (ICS) structure.
- The principal operations center for the Department of Homeland Security is the National Operations Center (NOC).
Response and Recovery
- The NRF operates continuously and applies to all incident types, aiming to save lives and stabilize communities after emergencies.
- The Recovery mission area specifically assists communities to recover effectively from disasters.
Unified Command and Collaboration
- Unified Command involves joint objectives and strategies, ensuring all agencies with jurisdiction collaborate effectively.
- Effective partnerships engage all elements of the community during emergency management efforts.
Additional Key Concepts
- The relationship between the NRF and National Incident Management System (NIMS) is that both work together to streamline incident management.
- The Tribal Assistance Coordination Group (TAC-G) acts as a federal resource for assisting tribes during emergencies.
- Emergency Management Assistance Compacts (EMACs) allow states to request mutual aid and assistance during incidents.
Core Capabilities
- The core capabilities essential for managing crises include operational coordination and planning.
- Key capabilities relating to public welfare include operational communications, which ensure effective information sharing among response teams.
Lifelines and Support Functions
- Community lifelines consist of critical services like food, water, shelter, and communication.
- The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) plays a key role in identifying and reuniting missing children during disasters.
Totality of Preparedness
- Preparedness efforts involve community engagement, ensuring widespread information sharing and readiness among the public.
- The standard operational framework, including levels of government and community involvement, is crucial for effective disaster response.### Physical Protective Measures
- Definition: Physical protective measures encompass strategies to safeguard individuals and property from potential threats or harm, often involving physical barriers or controls.
Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)
- ESFs serve as a coordinated mechanism for emergency response, not limited to federal or state levels.
- Correct understanding: they are not exclusively a federal coordinating mechanism; they involve multiple levels of government.
National Response Framework Premise
- A core premise is that most incidents start and finish locally, managed effectively at the local or tribal level.
- The framework emphasizes that response partners often self-dispatch to incidents, driven by a readiness to act.
National Response Framework Objectives
- The Framework provides guidance meant for the entire community, not just governmental entities.
- It is not solely activated during catastrophic incidents; it can be applied to smaller emergencies where local resources may suffice.
- The Framework encourages private sector entities responsible for critical infrastructure to develop and practice contingency plans.
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